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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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